Document Control Specialist (Contract)

Job Details

Document Control Specialist (Engineering / EPC)

A JAB Recruitment client is seeking an Engineering-focused Document Control Specialist to support complex engineering and EPC projects. This role partners closely with engineering teams to ensure technical deliverables are properly controlled, reviewed, approved, and published in accordance with project procedures and configuration management standards.
 

PLEASE NOTE:

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without restrictions or present or future need for visa sponsorship. No visa sponsorship available.
• This is a long-term contract assignment with an undefined end-date. Has potential to convert to a permanent position, but not guaranteed. 
• Candidates must be local to Houston, Texas and be comfortable working onsite in 77046.
• No C2C - 3rd party agencies need not inquire.

Role Overview

This position serves as the primary document control point of contact for engineering deliverables across the project lifecycle - from early design through Issued for Construction (IFC) and as-built documentation. The role works closely with Engineers, Project Managers, EPC contractors, and CAD/PDM teams to maintain quality, compliance, and schedule alignment within the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the engineering-facing document control specialist on EPC projects.

• Lead document control kickoffs with EPC contractors and define submission and review processes.

• Create and maintain project distribution matrices and engineering filing structures.

• Define and enforce engineering metadata, numbering, and quality acceptance criteria.

• Coordinate Bluebeam review cycles and comment resolution.

• Perform quality and completeness checks against the Master Document Register (MDR).

• Execute authoritative uploads and publishing of engineering deliverables (10/30/60/90%, IFB, IFC).

• Manage baselines, revisions, superseded documents, and as-built records.

• Conduct audits to ensure MDR alignment, metadata compliance, and filing accuracy.

• Provide guidance and direction to Document Control Clerks and project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of document control experience supporting engineering or EPC projects.

• Strong understanding of engineering document lifecycles, IFC processes, and configuration management.

• Experience working directly with Engineers, Project Managers, and EPC contractors.

• Proven ability to manage multiple project milestones and deadlines.

• High attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.

• Strong communication skills and ability to enforce standards in fast-paced project environments.

Systems & Tools

• Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), preferably Hexagon SDX

• Bluebeam for engineering review cycles

• Microsoft Teams and SharePoint file structures

• Master Document Registers (MDR)

• CAD / Product Data Management (PDM) coordination

• Engineering transmittals and revision control
  
  
  JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V
  
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